Beef Demand in Banyuwangi Doubles Ahead of Eid

BANYUWANGI — Beef demand in Banyuwangi has increased sharply ahead of Eid.

Whilst on regular days cattle slaughtering amounts to only 20 to 30 head, it can now reach 60 head per day. The surge in demand has also driven up prices.

One beef trader, Badrus, reported significant sales growth. He normally sells meat from two head of cattle per day, but this has now increased to three head.

“Demand rises ahead of Eid. Nowadays we can sell three head per day, and it always sells out,” he said.

The meat stock he sells always runs out because it sells immediately after slaughtering.

To ensure meat circulating in the market remains safe, the Banyuwangi Department of Agriculture and Food (Dispertan) conducts inspections at traditional markets. Teams have been deployed to simultaneously inspect the quality of beef.

Danang Hartanto, head of Banyuwangi’s Dispertan, stated that inspection results showed meat was safe and fit for consumption.

“We found no adulterated meat, inferior quality meat, or meat containing harmful chemicals. The public need not worry,” he said.

He noted that meat consumption has increased by up to 80 per cent compared to normal days.